Associate Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
About Standard Chartered We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
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We're committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture - one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.
The Role Responsibilities Strategy
- Support overall M&A strategy
Business
- M&A Deal Origination
- Assist with the origination of M&A mandates by contributing to idea generation and producing high quality pitches to the bank's clients
- Work in close coordination with senior bankers, client coverage and other region M&A teams in the origination of M&A transactions
- M&A Transaction Execution
- Work closely with the deal team leader and manage the day-to-day execution of M&A transactions
- Lead in the preparation of high quality materials such as Information Memorandums, Fairness Opinions and Board Papers
- Develop and control the overall process and timeline for the transactions in coordination with the clients and other advisers such as legal, accounting, tax, etc. to provide overall project management
- Assist the deal team in advising the Client on valuation, transaction strategy and negotiation
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Review public filings, research reports, business plans and other available financial information of companies, to produce operating and financial models
- Lead the development of sophisticated financial / valuation models to evaluate investments, reorganizations, disposals, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions
- Client and Deal Team Management:
- Effectively manage Analysts, delegating and reviewing their work as well as cre ating a culture of collaboration in the team
- Efficiently manage several projects at once and work effectively as an individual and as a deal team member
- Lead the development of sophisticated financial / valuation models to evaluate investments, reorganizations, disposals, acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions
- Review public filings, research reports, business plans and other available financial information of companies, to produce operating and financial models
Processes
- Understanding of and adherence to the standard procedures and policies required for their role
People and Talent
- Lead by example and build the appropriate culture and values
Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with SCB internal policies and procedures
- Identify any key risks and escalate to line manager or to other stakeholders, where appropriate
Governance
- Awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework, in which the Group operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role
- Take individual responsibility to ensure risk-taking is disciplined and focused
Regulatory & Business Conduct
- Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group's Values and Code of Conduct.
- Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
- Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Key Stakeholders
- Senior transactors in M&A
- Global & Regional Head of M&A
- Industry Coverage teams
- Client Coverage teams
- Legal & Compliance
Our Ideal Candidate - Education : Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalent
- Professional Qualifications : relevant work experience in M&A or related business
- Key Skills :
- Strong technical and quantitative skills; superior understanding of and ability to perform and evaluate financial analysis
- Strong work ethic, high energy level, able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
- Good team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organisation
- Ability to deliver under time pressure
- Any sector expertise or prior experience in middle east would be considered a plus
Apply now to join the Bank for those with big career ambitions.
To view information on our benefits including our flexible working please visit our career pages . We welcome conversations on flexible working.
